Purge anyone ? On Jul 18, 2016 15:34, "Mike iLL Kilmer" <m...@mzoo.org> wrote:
> Ditto! > > On Jul 17, 2016, at 7:43 PM, Mac Bixby <immaculabi...@gmail.com> wrote: > > I have no idea how I got on this list but I think my lucky stars that I > did and that I decided to check my SPAM box today because I've been having > the worst week of all time so thank you > On Jul 16, 2016 4:18 PM, "Tips" <e...@abuse.sakura.ne.jp> wrote: > >> 1. Compliment Yourself >> >> Every morning before you go on with your daily routine, take a couple of >> minutes to give yourself a compliment. Whether you compliment your outfit, >> haircut, or how you recently completed a task using your unique skill sets, >> giving yourself a little emotional boost will make you happy. And, when >> you're happy with yourself, that emotion can be contagious to those around >> you. Inspirational speaker Tony Robbins has a mantra he says aloud to >> himself most days to put him in a peak performance state. >> >> 2. Don't Make Excuses >> >> Blaming your spouse, boss, or clients is fruitless and won't get you very >> far. Instead of pointing fingers and making excuses about why you aren't >> happy or successful in your personal or professional life, own your >> mistakes and learn from them. When you do this, you will become a better >> person. When I personally started living up to my mistakes and downfalls, >> my life turned itself around. I became happier and healthier, and my >> relationship with my wife improved. We are happier than ever. >> >> 3. Let Go of Anger >> >> Letting go of anger is easier said than done. While anger is a perfectly >> normal emotion, you can't let it fester. When this happens, you may make >> unwise decisions, and more important, it may affect your health. Research >> suggests pent up anger can cause digestive problems, difficulty sleeping, >> and even heart disease. To help you let go of anger, Roya R. Rad, MA, PsyD, >> suggests you write your feelings down, pray or meditate, or begin to manage >> your thoughts. >> >> 4. Practice Forgiveness >> >> Joyce Marter, LCPC, suggests you forgive and let go of resentment. She >> notes, "If for no other reason than for yourself, forgive to untether >> yourself from the negative experiences of the past. Take time to meditate, >> and give thanks for the wisdom and knowledge gained from your suffering. >> Practice the mantra, 'I forgive you and I release you.'" >> >> >> >> 5. Be Honest and Direct >> >> How would you feel if a loved one or business partner lied to you? >> Chances are you would see that as a violation of your trust. If you want to >> be a better person in either your personal or professional life, you should >> always tell the truth and state as clearly as possible what you are trying >> to convey. Learn to articulate your thoughts, feelings, and ideas in an >> open and honest manner. >> >> >> >> 6. Be Helpful >> >> Whether giving up your seat to an elderly person on the subway, assisting >> a co-worker on a project, or carrying in the groceries when your spouse >> comes back from the store, being helpful is one of the easiest and most >> effective ways to practice becoming a better person. I find that the more I >> help others, the better I feel about myself and everyone around me. >> >> >> >> 7. Listen to Others >> >> As Jeet Banerjee notes on Lifehack, "listening to people and giving >> everyone a voice is one of the greatest things you can do." He adds that he >> "got to meet some of the most amazing people, close some of the biggest >> deals, and develop connections that will last me a lifetime all because I >> took time to listen to people. Being a good listener can change your life >> in a positive manner." >> >> >> >> 8. Act Locally >> >> It may not seem like a big deal, but supporting a local cause, donating >> clothes, or buying from local farmers' markets or businesses are simple >> ways you can help your specific region. You may not be able to save the >> world, but you very well could make a difference in your neck of the woods. >> Get to know and care about your community. >> >> >> >> 9. Always Be Polite >> >> How much effort does it take to say, "Thank you," or to hold the elevator >> door open for someone? Not much at all. However, these acts of kindness can >> make someone's day. I decided a few years ago that it doesn't matter if >> someone is ultra rude, condescending, or worse. The way someone else >> behaves is not going to determine my behavior. >> >> >> >> 10. Be Yourself >> >> Tiffany Mason has five excellent reasons on Lifehack why you should be >> yourself. These include being able to align yourself with your values and >> beliefs, establish your identity, build courage, create boundaries, and >> find focus and direction. >> >> >> >> 11. Be Open to Change >> >> Whether trying a new restaurant, traveling to an unknown part of the >> world, or doing something that has always scared you, you should always be >> open to change. This allows you to grow because you experience something >> new. It helps you be high functioning and self-confident if you are not >> wary of change. >> >> >> >> 12. Be Respectful >> >> How would you feel if you had just cleaned your home and someone came in >> and tracked mud everywhere? You'd probably be a little ticked that they >> hadn't taken off their shoes. Take this mentality and apply it to everyday >> life. For example, don't toss your trash or cigarette butts on the floor of >> public restrooms or sidewalks just because someone else will clean it up. >> Be respectful of others' time, thoughts, ideas, lifestyles, feelings, work, >> and everything else. You don't have to agree with any of it, but people >> have a right to their opinions and yours is not necessarily correct. >> >> >> >> 13. Don't Show Up Empty-handed >> >> Going to a party this weekend at your friend's apartment? Make sure you >> don't arrive empty-handed. Even if you've been assured that there will be >> plenty of food and drink, bring along a little something to show you >> appreciate being invited. >> >> >> >> 14. Educate Yourself >> >> If you don't understand why one country is invading another, take the >> time to educate yourself on the current event. Ask a person intimately >> connected with the event for his or her thoughts. Remember, we're all >> interconnected, and being aware of different cultures, different people, >> and what their lives are like can make you a more well-rounded individual. >> This will also help you understand points of view different from your own. >> >> >> >> 15. Surprise People >> >> How good does it feel to make someone smile? It feels pretty good, right? >> Surprise your loved ones or co-workers now and then, with a gift, a night >> out on the town, or by offering help when you know they could use it. >> >> >> >> >
